FRANK COLLINS It is the most heart-breaking moment for any parent to get a call from the police telling you that they have arrested your son. Dermott was 25 at this point, but the police needed to verify his address. I went down the station and I felt sick when I found out what the charge was.

DERMOTT COLLINS This was my moment to show 'em all that I could hold my nerve. If I played it smart I could get off this charge. The war of nerves had begun. When I got let out on bail, Cobra was there waiting for me, telling me "Prison is alright really. As long as you got respect.”

FRANK COLLINS Cobra comes out and Dermott immediately gets himself involved in serious crime. This was no coincidence. That man is an evil influence on my son. I was going to get the best lawyer I could afford, and get my son off this horrible charge.

DONNA HARVEY After Dermott gets lets out, he calls me. He never called before. I wondered - what brought this on, all of a sudden? But I was glad.

DERMOTT COLLINS With Cobra coming out of the closet I needed to get myself a girlfriend sharpish, to keep old lover-boy away. Donna seemed like a nice girl and quite keen. I then called Cobra – “Look Cobra – thanks I’m flattered I really am. But I ain’t that way, I’ve got a girlfriend.” I also said – “Whatever you told me – I won’t breathe it to another soul.” "You can tell whoever you want,” he replies. “I am a man who loves other men - and I don't care who knows it. I'm not living a lie any more."

FRANK COLLINS Dermott never knew his mother, that had to count as mitigating circumstances. I was determined to keep my son out of jail. I knew Peter would also help.

PETER WYATT I met with Frank and suggested pooling some money together for a decent brief. I thought about organizing a fund raiser and I needed Jerry to help me. This was a time for friends to pull together.

MICHELLE WYATT Using up our savings for a solicitor for Dermott? Oh no you ********* don't.